exponent

noun

ik-ˈspō-nənt How to pronounce exponent (audio)
Definition of exponentnext
1
as in proponent
a person who actively supports or favors a cause exponents of space exploration earnestly called for more missions to the outer reaches of the solar system

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2
as in practitioner
one who brings an art or science to full realization has long reigned as the nation's leading exponent of modern dance

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Recent Examples of exponent Scientists have sought a way to shrink the size of the exponent. — Joseph Howlett, Scientific American, 8 Oct. 2026 Of course, there are also age-old hustles so evidently dishonest that there was a time when their exponents risked being hung or shot. — Kit Chellel, Fortune, 5 Oct. 2026 Daniel Munoz, formerly with Glasner at Palace, is a key exponent of this. — Jacob Tanswell, New York Times, 14 Sep. 2026 Likewise, the coefficients of the terms with prime exponents shape a modular form. — Quanta Magazine, 9 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for exponent
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  1. proponent
  2. practitioner
  3. advocate
  4. interpreter
  5. supporter
  6. advocator
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  • For this reason, proponents tout fuel cells as an effective way to cut emissions while still providing essential power to homes, businesses, factories and, increasingly, data centers.
    — John Moritz, Hartford Courant, 10 Nov. 2026
  • Aronofsky, who has been a big proponent of using generative AI in filmmaking after launching his creative studio Primordial Soup last year, was honored with Camerimage’s honorary Award for Director.
    — Diana Lodderhose, Deadline, 7 Nov. 2026
Definition of proponent
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  • As a practitioner, the hardest conversations were never about explaining suspicious activity.
    — Jonathan Stewart, Forbes.com, 5 Nov. 2026
  • The site says consistency matters more than duration and that practitioners can work up to 1 to 2 hours a day, though even 1-minute breaks between tasks help keep energy flowing.
    — Hanna Wickes, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 4 Nov. 2026
Definition of practitioner
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  • Community leaders and advocates called for an end to gun violence, bullying and for Frimpong's killers to come forward.
    — CBS News, CBS News, 8 Nov. 2026
  • Cannabis advocates generally support things like age restrictions and measures to keep the products away from children, but have pushed back against rules in Texas that effectively ban a wide variety of products for adult use.
    — Fort Worth Star-Telegram, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 7 Nov. 2026
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  • But Ippei Mizuhara, his longtime interpreter, pleaded guilty to stealing almost $17 million from Ohtani to pay off gambling debts.
    — Scott Thompson OutKick, FOXNews.com, 7 Nov. 2026
  • Trukhan, a Sacramento County court interpreter, campaigned on academic achievement, arts education and student safety.
    — Sacbee.com, Sacbee.com, 5 Nov. 2026
Definition of interpreter
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  • As visible support for the movement grows, so does the likelihood that members of government, as well as high-profile supporters outside the administration, will decide to not oppose the movement—or even decide to actively support it.
    — Encyclopedia Britannica, Encyclopedia Britannica, 6 Nov. 2026
  • Scores were detained and beaten by police and pro-government supporters during protests.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 6 Nov. 2026
Definition of supporter
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  • In the leadership and care phase, your role is that of an advocator.
    — Rodney C. Adkins, Forbes.com, 19 May 2026
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“Exponent.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/exponent. Accessed 13 Nov. 2026.

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